At PIC Group, Inc., our emphasis is on excellence. We recruit the strongest candidates in the power generation industry. As a global service provider, we continually seek talented individuals. 

Title:                  Auxiliary Operator
Position Type:  Contract
Location:          MD 
Reports to:       Operations Manager
Status:             Non-Exempt

Key Project Requirements:
•    5+ years of hands-on experience in combined cycle power plant operations or equivalent military experience.
•    Strong working knowledge of GE 7FA or LM6000 combustion turbines and associated systems.
•    Proven ability to troubleshoot and maintain mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation & control (I&C) systems in a combined cycle environment.

Job Summary:  
PIC Group is seeking an experienced Auxiliary Operator to support operations at a 745 MW natural gas-fueled combined-cycle power generation facility in Maryland. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Auxiliary Operator will play a critical role in the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the plant. This role requires prior experience with GE 7FA or LM6000 turbine technology, strong teamwork, and effective communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Operations of a combined cycle power plant to include starting up and shutting down plant equipment from the control room. 
•    Monitoring and operating plant equipment and responding to plant upset events and emergencies. 
•    Recording all necessary equipment and instrumentation readings and data. 
•    Manually and remotely operating valves and equipment. 
•    Troubleshoot and correcting electrical maintenance problems, including switch gear, motors, breakers, and plant wiring.   
•    Troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and replacing sophisticated Instrumentation and Controls equipment and components.   
•    Troubleshoot and correct mechanical problems which include combustion turbines, steam turbines, pumps, compressors, valves, and various rotating equipment.  
•    Provides coverage, when necessary, to fellow Plant Operators on other shifts.
•    Performs inspections, water analysis and troubleshooting, to optimize plant performance. 
•    Promotes and works with others in a team environment
•    Coordinates plant production in accordance with contracts and owners’ representatives.   
•    Must complete required operations/maintenance training and qualification programs.   
•    Ability to handle constantly changing and emerging work priorities and schedules.

Job Requirements:
•    Proven experience operating and maintaining combustion turbine generating stations and balance-of-plant systems.
•    In-depth knowledge of power plant operations including mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical systems required
•    Possess knowledge of all facets of power plant operations to include systems functionality, maintenance procedures and safety protocols.   
•    Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, procedures, and policies related to plant operations and safety practices 
•    Knowledge and understanding of equipment isolation and tagging procedures to ensure a safe working environment. 

Physical Requirements:
•    Physical requirements include lifting up to 75 pounds, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, etc.
•    Work may be performed around rotating equipment and highly energized and/or pressurized systems.  

Education / Experience:
•    High School Diploma or GED.
•    5+ years of hands-on experience in combined cycle power plant operations
•    Experience with GE 7FA combustion turbines preferred, LM6000 experience also acceptable.   
•    Understanding MARK VI control systems preferred.

PIC Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We offer competitive wages and benefits.  We seek out and employ talented individuals who meet the qualifications for each position. Due to the large number of responses we receive to our postings, only those applicants with the required experience and qualifications will be contacted.